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Boris Johnson is expected to announce how England will “live with COVID” on Monday as he considers dropping all remaining restrictions, Downing Street said.
The prime minister will meet his cabinet ministers on Monday morning to agree the plan for living with the virus after nearly three years of restrictions, according to Number 10.
He is then expected to update parliament on the plans in the afternoon before holding a news conference to reveal the details to the public in the evening.
It will include positive cases and their close contacts no longer having to self-isolate by the end of next week, Downing Street confirmed on Saturday.
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Mr Johnson said: “Today will mark a moment of pride after one of the most difficult periods in our country’s history as we begin to learn to live with COVID.
“It would not be possible without the efforts of so many – the NHS who delivered the life-saving vaccine rollout at phenomenal speed, our world-leading scientists and experts, and the general public for their commitment to protecting themselves and their loved ones.
“The pandemic is not over but thanks to the incredible vaccine rollout we are now one step closer towards a return to normality and finally giving people back their freedoms while continuing to protect ourselves and others.”
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Country in ‘strong position but must remain cautious’
No 10 said Mr Johnson is committed to setting out how the country will live with COVID as the UK is now in a “strong position” to consider lifting remaining restrictions following a successful vaccination programme.
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Source : skynews
